CAPES COACHING BLOG
Coaching tips, information, inspiration, and everything in between for your artistic career.
The art of waiting
Waiting is an unavoidable reality of this industry. But what if you considered it as a natural part of the process when it comes to achieving your goals?
The point is not to be at the mercy of someone else’s timetable — be proactive, not reactive — and harness that time spent waiting to your advantage.
Do you suffer from Multi-Goal Syndrome?
When you’re throwing yourself in every possible direction, just hoping that something — anything — will work out, everything becomes more difficult.
By prioritizing our goals, we ground ourselves, making it less likely that we’ll lose sight of what we’re working towards and, of course, creating a greater likelihood of success.
Friends with (creative) benefits
What we gain in today's world of productivity and instant information, we often lose in deep connections and serious contemplation.
Investing in a true creative friendship is not just something that can enrich your artistic work, it's something that can also seriously enrich your life.
Are your goals Achievable?
When it comes to determining if your goal is achievable, what you’re really asking is whether or not it’s possible to reach your goal based on the information you have about your life and your career right now.
This isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress.
Expecting a meal and getting a Tic Tac
We often put so much focus on booking the job, but the truth is that this business can still disappoint you EVEN WHEN you book the job.
Changing your expectations and reframing the experience can end up being an important survival tool.
Celebrations matter.
Celebrations matter because it’s much easier to build on success when you ACKNOWLEDGE it. As we celebrate 19 years of Capes Coaching this week, we plan to celebrate with YOU!
Reflections on my trip to London
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
-C.S. Lewis
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
We tend to create false narratives about the difficulty of the tasks we’re avoiding.
By tackling them head-on, you’ll often find those tasks to be “easy-peasy-lemon-squeezier” than you imagined.
Writer's strike looming: working from a place of strength
By focusing on what’s in your control, rather than on what might happen, you’ll be able to operate from a place of strength rather than one of fear.
What's your can of spinach?
The creative arts industry is a notoriously tough business.
What actions will you take to stay strong and resilient?
Rediscovering the love
The truth is that the arts and entertainment business isn’t poetic. It is, after all, a business. And while the aims of your efforts are often emotionally moving, the daily immersion and often-grinding pace can dull your sensitivity to the very thing that once inspired you.
Get that low-hanging fruit
Make sure you feel a deep connection to the purpose of the project you are working on. This is crucial. Otherwise your Inner Critic will take over and stop you in your tracks.
The slippery slope of working from home
It’s no small thing to create a separation between your work and home life when the two are literally happening in the same physical environment. But here’s the thing: If you don’t make this a priority, you could find yourself overworking, and on a slippery slope toward BURNOUT.
Eat a frog, I dare you.
When I start with "eating the frog" (doing the task I am avoiding/procrastinating), I can’t tell you the relief and pride I feel once it is behind me! It’s like a 10-ton weight lifted off my shoulders — all of a sudden I am breathing easier.
Take a walk around the block. No, seriously.
It’s amazing how our experience of something as mundane as a walk around the block can change so drastically simply by shifting our focus. When you can, make time for this powerful exercise.
Blog Author: Betsy Capes
Past Posts
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May 2025
- May 16, 2025 What if you don’t hit the goal? May 16, 2025
- May 16, 2025 The 4 Mental Traps That Keep You Stuck (and How to Beat Them) May 16, 2025
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April 2025
- Apr 15, 2025 The Gen-X Creative Struggle is Real Apr 15, 2025
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March 2025
- Mar 13, 2025 What’s Your 1%? Mar 13, 2025
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February 2025
- Feb 17, 2025 Lessons from How to Do Nothing: Part 1 Feb 17, 2025
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December 2024
- Dec 29, 2024 Are your goals “goal-worthy?” Dec 29, 2024
- Dec 16, 2024 Rediscovering Your Creative Flow Dec 16, 2024
- Dec 3, 2024 The #1 Question to Ask Yourself This Month Dec 3, 2024
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November 2024
- Nov 13, 2024 Time to take care of yourself Nov 13, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 30, 2024 Less & More #6: Less Distraction & More Focus Oct 30, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024 Less & More #5: Less Routine & More Adventure Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 15, 2024 Less & More #4: Less Imbalance & More Harmony Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024 Less & More #3: Less Judgement & More Acceptance Oct 8, 2024
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September 2024
- Sep 30, 2024 Less & More #2: Less Quarreling & More Peace Sep 30, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024 Less & More #1: Less Apathy & More Love Sep 26, 2024
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August 2024
- Aug 27, 2024 How to Avoid Future Tripping Aug 27, 2024
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June 2024
- Jun 5, 2024 Don’t Step on the Snail Jun 5, 2024
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May 2024
- May 15, 2024 Ada Twist, Scientist and Getting Those Goals May 15, 2024
- May 1, 2024 My To-Do List Quick Fix May 1, 2024
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April 2024
- Apr 18, 2024 Find your anchor Apr 18, 2024
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March 2024
- Mar 19, 2024 The Unglamorous Basics Mar 19, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024 What are you tolerating right now? Mar 6, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 27, 2024 The Mantra Challenge Feb 27, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024 The power of accountability Feb 6, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 16, 2024 A different kind of January... Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024 How your Core Values can guide you Jan 3, 2024
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November 2023
- Nov 16, 2023 Say goodbye to pre-strike you Nov 16, 2023
- Nov 7, 2023 The season of preparing Nov 7, 2023
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October 2023
- Oct 18, 2023 A life lesson from 16 turkeys Oct 18, 2023
- Oct 11, 2023 The worst-case scenario isn't the only one Oct 11, 2023
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September 2023
- Sep 28, 2023 The Great Procrastination Game Sep 28, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023 Creative Self-Destructionist: Which one are you? Sep 13, 2023
- Sep 5, 2023 My back-to-school homework assignment for YOU Sep 5, 2023
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August 2023
- Aug 23, 2023 You will tell them YES Aug 23, 2023
- Aug 15, 2023 Arguing With What Is, Part II (Feel Your Feels) Aug 15, 2023
- Aug 8, 2023 Arguing with what is Aug 8, 2023
- Aug 2, 2023 Sometimes it's right in front you Aug 2, 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 27, 2023 What's your line in the sand? Jul 27, 2023
- Jul 12, 2023 It's OK to take a break. No — really! Jul 12, 2023
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June 2023
- Jun 28, 2023 So, you finally got your goal…now what? Jun 28, 2023
- Jun 21, 2023 The Power of Enthusiasm Jun 21, 2023
- Jun 12, 2023 6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Coach Jun 12, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023 Striking the balance Jun 1, 2023
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May 2023
- May 23, 2023 Where'd the day go? May 23, 2023
- May 16, 2023 The virtues of practicing May 16, 2023
- May 9, 2023 The art of waiting May 9, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Do you suffer from Multi-Goal Syndrome? Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 Friends with (creative) benefits Apr 19, 2023
- Apr 11, 2023 Are your goals Achievable? Apr 11, 2023
- Apr 5, 2023 Expecting a meal and getting a Tic Tac Apr 5, 2023
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March 2023
- Mar 28, 2023 Celebrations matter. Mar 28, 2023
- Mar 21, 2023 Reflections on my trip to London Mar 21, 2023
- Mar 14, 2023 Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Mar 14, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 Writer's strike looming: working from a place of strength Mar 8, 2023
- Mar 1, 2023 What's your can of spinach? Mar 1, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 22, 2023 Rediscovering the love Feb 22, 2023
- Feb 13, 2023 Get that low-hanging fruit Feb 13, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023 The slippery slope of working from home Feb 8, 2023
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January 2023
- Jan 30, 2023 Eat a frog, I dare you. Jan 30, 2023
- Jan 24, 2023 Take a walk around the block. No, seriously. Jan 24, 2023
- Jan 18, 2023 My love affair with rituals Jan 18, 2023
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December 2022
- Dec 26, 2022 Are your goals "goal-worthy?" Dec 26, 2022
- Dec 20, 2022 A Reason to Struggle Dec 20, 2022
- Dec 15, 2022 Flow, Flow, Flow Your Boat… Dec 15, 2022
- Dec 7, 2022 Yes! I mean...No! I mean...??? Dec 7, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 30, 2021 What I Haven't Told You... Dec 30, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 30, 2021 Defrosting: Or, Pacing Ourselves as We Begin to Gather Again Nov 30, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021 They Have Life Coaches for That? Nov 10, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 15, 2021 Stop Setting Goals for Your Pre-Pandemic Self Sep 15, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 Compare and Despair Sep 9, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 How to Avoid Future Tripping Aug 30, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 Celebrating 17 Years of Capes Coaching Apr 1, 2021
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December 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 Featured Artist In Action: Randy Redd Dec 17, 2018
- Dec 2, 2018 Featured Artist In Action: Caitlin Kunkel Dec 2, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 28, 2018 Featured Artist In Action: Andrea Jones-Rooy Feb 28, 2018
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September 2017
- Sep 5, 2017 Mysteries Around The Corner Sep 5, 2017